How to Make Swiss Chard with Garbanzo Beans and Fresh Tomatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Swiss chard, also known as silverbeet or simply chard, is a leafy green vegetable that is a member of the beet family. It is packed with essential nutrients and vitamins, making it a great addition to any healthy diet. This recipe for Swiss chard with garbanzo beans and fresh tomatoes is a simple and nutritious way to enjoy this versatile vegetable.

Swiss chard has a slightly bitter and earthy flavor, which pairs perfectly with the nuttiness of garbanzo beans and the sweetness of fres...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • ½ cup garbanzo beans, drained
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 bunch red Swiss chard, rinsed and chopped
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • ½ lemon, juiced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Stir in shallot and green onions; cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes, or until soft and fragrant. Stir in garbanzo beans, and season with salt and pepper; heat through. Place chard in pan, and cook until wilted. Add tomato slices, squeeze lemon juice over greens, and heat through. Plate, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Nutrition

    122 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 253mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 363mg